A Cross-Sectional Survey on Parasites of Chickens in Selected Villages in the Subhumid Zones of South-Eastern Nigeria
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A study was carried out to identify and estimate the prevalence of ecto- and endoparasites of village chicken between April and July 2008 in three local councils of Enugu state, Nigeria.
A total of 1038 chickens comprising of 468 chicks, 207 growers and 363 adults were examined during the house to house survey for ectoparasites, gastrointestinal helminths and coccidia infections.
Our finding showed that 41% were infected with ectoparasites with lice, fleas, and mites having prevalence rates of 62.2%, 35.7% and 2.1%, respectively.
Helminths and coccidia had prevalence of 35.5% each.
Among the helminths Ascaridia, galli was the most dominant species (17.2%).
Generally, there was a significantly higher helminth infestation relative to the ectoparasites (P<.05), high prevalence of mixed infections and absence of tick infestation.
Parasitism could be big constraint to production in the study area and we recommend a sustainable control strategy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nnadi, P. A.& George, S. O.. 2010. A Cross-Sectional Survey on Parasites of Chickens in Selected Villages in the Subhumid Zones of South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nnadi, P. A.& George, S. O.. A Cross-Sectional Survey on Parasites of Chickens in Selected Villages in the Subhumid Zones of South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nnadi, P. A.& George, S. O.. A Cross-Sectional Survey on Parasites of Chickens in Selected Villages in the Subhumid Zones of South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449055